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Mtubatuba High School

Public secondary school · Nordale, KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude district (Mtubatuba circuit)

In Nordale, Mtubatuba High School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 74.4% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Mtubatuba High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Mtubatuba High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Nordale. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

157
Learners
10
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mtubatuba High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mtubatuba High School entered 39 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 74.4% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023644468.8%
2024523567.3%
2025392974.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5111148.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mtubatuba High School reported results in 6 of these subjects. Geography had the strongest result, at 86.5%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics221150.0%
Mathematical Literacy302170.0%
Physical Sciences14964.3%
Life Sciences523669.2%
Agricultural Sciences382668.4%
Geography524586.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umkhanyakude district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umkhanyakude district with Mtubatuba High School.

  • Thongwana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,881 learners against Mtubatuba High School's 157, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sinethezekile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mtubatuba High School, 2,527 compared with 157, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Vezobala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,819 learners against Mtubatuba High School's 157, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Namaneni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mtubatuba High School, 1,582 compared with 157; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.2% against Mtubatuba High School's 74.4%.
  • Masibonisane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mtubatuba High School, 1,579 compared with 157; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Mtubatuba High School's 74.4%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
575 Daffodil Drive Nordale Mtubatuba 3935
Telephone
035 550 0700
Email
mtubatuba-sh@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500443556

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mtubatuba High School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Mtubatuba High School directly, on 035 550 0700 or by email at mtubatuba-sh@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mtubatuba High School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Mtubatuba High School the best school in Umkhanyakude?
On the numbers that are published, Mtubatuba High School's matric pass rate of 74.4% is lower than NAMANENI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 99.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Umkhanyakude besides Mtubatuba High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umkhanyakude.
How big are the classes at Mtubatuba High School?
Mtubatuba High School reported 157 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Mtubatuba High School?
No. Mtubatuba High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mtubatuba High School's matric results like?
Mtubatuba High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 74.4%, in 2025. That's up from 68.8% in 2023.
Is Mtubatuba High School a public or private school?
Mtubatuba High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mtubatuba High School?
You can call 035 550 0700 or email mtubatuba-sh@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at 575 Daffodil Drive Nordale Mtubatuba 3935.